Employers are always potentially liable for a supervisor's sexual misconduct toward an employee,even if they knew nothing about that supervisor's conduct.

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Employers can be held liable for sexual harassment committed by a supervisor even if they had no knowledge of the conduct, under the legal principle of vicarious liability. This means that the employer is responsible for the actions of their supervisors in the workplace, and can be sued by the victim for the supervisor's behavior. However, if the employer can show that they took reasonable steps to prevent harassment and provide a safe working environment, they may be able to avoid liability or reduce their damages.

Employers Are Always Potentially Liable for a Supervisor's Sexual Misconduct